tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post3792776320582756958..comments2012-12-16T09:16:41.330-05:00Comments on Phantom Scribbler: Growing upPhantom Scribblernoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-36302091329850170682010-06-27T00:45:58.691-04:002010-06-27T00:45:58.691-04:00Phantom, I am happy to see you being so happy and ...Phantom, I am happy to see you being so happy and free. You deserve the freedom and the time alone to do what YOU want to do.<br /><br />I hope you keep posting, but if not I certainly understand, and am happy for you :)Lieslhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00984335084869819177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-78683654122904981862010-05-21T18:57:06.733-04:002010-05-21T18:57:06.733-04:00&quot;But I have acquired the skill of being for m...<i>&quot;But I have acquired the skill of being for myself when I can&quot;</i><br /><br />Awesome! Go you!!Michehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05548295208233210132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-31027733799510180042010-05-11T22:19:07.341-04:002010-05-11T22:19:07.341-04:00What I&#39;ve learned about parenting is that it j...What I&#39;ve learned about parenting is that it just keeps changing...and each part is wonderful and difficult all rolled into one, even parenting adults who are themselves parents!<br /><br />I&#39;d love to read the novel. And hurrah for you for taking time to be YOU.Rev Dr Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11607665272056430039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-15770622503376730652010-05-10T23:25:16.577-04:002010-05-10T23:25:16.577-04:00Yes, yes, on the saying no! I&#39;ve had to work ...Yes, yes, on the saying no! I&#39;ve had to work on that lately myself, and am glad to see you doing it. And I will read your novel the second you want anyone to.Genevievenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-17205882476839224902010-05-03T22:06:03.007-04:002010-05-03T22:06:03.007-04:00:waving: so happy to see a post pop up here! And ...:waving: so happy to see a post pop up here! And count me in as impressed with your priorities.susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000470374101306070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-60427918964801817662010-05-02T22:34:30.944-04:002010-05-02T22:34:30.944-04:00Count me as another who would love to read your no...Count me as another who would love to read your novel if you want to release it.<br /><br />And good for you for saying no.lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-10699736843217977882010-05-01T19:20:17.836-04:002010-05-01T19:20:17.836-04:00go, you!go, you!kathy a.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-8633458236432533302010-05-01T16:51:24.999-04:002010-05-01T16:51:24.999-04:00In a recent development, now I have 12 hours a wee...In a recent development, now I have 12 hours a week to myself. In a month it could be 20 hours.<br /><br />I feel so guilty that I am not working (for pay). I sometimes have some, but usually not. I wish I could be zen about it. I guess I want to say yes to someone who&#39;s not my immediate responsibility.OneTiredEmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12786020912408441766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-43631402712538784772010-04-30T19:33:57.396-04:002010-04-30T19:33:57.396-04:00At the beginning of the year, I checked a bunch of...At the beginning of the year, I checked a bunch of boxes on that list of possible volunteer activities.<br /><br />As each e-mail has rolled out, asking for firm commitments, I have begged off.<br /><br />If only I had a novel to show for my finely honed ability to say no. :-)Jodynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-82885923538757788542010-04-30T15:35:28.629-04:002010-04-30T15:35:28.629-04:00I&#39;m so happy to hear it gets easier. I am try...I&#39;m so happy to hear it gets easier. I am trying to enjoy the days now, but there are so many moments that are so so SO tiring. Toddlers are a lot of work, it turns out.<br /><br />I think you should definitely publish your novel. I can tell you in advance I&#39;d buy it.halloweenloverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226515861332754382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-27397675904108017852010-04-30T11:00:10.673-04:002010-04-30T11:00:10.673-04:00I like the clarity of your voice here. The new tim...I like the clarity of your voice here. The new time you have to yourself has been used well already. Walking is the only exercise I like as well. It&#39;s great for quiet time and for working out those novel narratives.robin andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13390482190562312928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-44857889144693834672010-04-30T10:47:34.754-04:002010-04-30T10:47:34.754-04:00what jo(e) and songbird (and I&#39;m sure lots of ...what jo(e) and songbird (and I&#39;m sure lots of other people) said.niobehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10685766216611639434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-75912201827543418612010-04-30T04:38:11.893-04:002010-04-30T04:38:11.893-04:00I suspect your novel is probably rather good. I ho...I suspect your novel is probably rather good. I hope you do let someone see it at some point.Betty Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02106396238018550134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-90183947125452837012010-04-30T02:15:27.986-04:002010-04-30T02:15:27.986-04:00Good to have you back.
I like the idea of writing...Good to have you back.<br /><br />I like the idea of writing a novel for one&#39;s self.<br /><br />Very much liking that idea...The Empresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-8110967841587166352010-04-30T02:14:48.679-04:002010-04-30T02:14:48.679-04:00good to see you. and so thrilling to read what you...good to see you. and so thrilling to read what you&#39;ve been up to. <br /><br />I&#39;ve found big kids to be wonderful.Kris Peleghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14545698096851184196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-33794994719856608052010-04-30T02:02:17.871-04:002010-04-30T02:02:17.871-04:00As a mama and as one of your fans, this post made ...As a mama and as one of your fans, this post made me so happy for so many reasons.<br /><br />I hope when you&#39;re not writing your novel, you feel moved to post here occasionally. :) It was nice to read a post from you again.Leslie M-Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02434392840359276805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-24815253728392759462010-04-29T18:04:56.024-04:002010-04-29T18:04:56.024-04:00Thank you for this. Days like this, it&#39;s good ...Thank you for this. Days like this, it&#39;s good to know there&#39;s a school at the end of the tunnel. I hadn&#39;t thought about what to do or not do with my time, and I&#39;m sure it could easily be eaten up with opportunities to say yes. Thanks for the heads-up and the good example of &quot;no.&quot; <br /><br />I&#39;d read the novel, too.esperanzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-43325705793194570542010-04-29T17:52:07.937-04:002010-04-29T17:52:07.937-04:00I find the school age much, much, much easier. As ...I find the school age much, much, much easier. As much as my boy protests school, there&#39;s at least an element of reason that works for him. He may not like it, but he understands its a necessary evil. The ability to reason with him makes a world of difference. Still not there yet with the girl, but getting closer...<br /><br />And, it goes without saying, that I owe you, owe you, owe you and Jennyhttp://www.jennyandadam.com/Jenny/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-67226422977844234102010-04-29T17:13:52.583-04:002010-04-29T17:13:52.583-04:00(Also yay for growing up and finding independence!...(Also yay for growing up and finding independence! There is definitely a bittersweet-ness to babies becoming bigger, but I find that it doesn&#39;t devastate me. I really like Me-Time.)Arwennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-27445816787475180462010-04-29T17:11:29.675-04:002010-04-29T17:11:29.675-04:00Yay! For! Novels!Yay! For! Novels!Arwennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-33664806076246793292010-04-29T16:37:33.677-04:002010-04-29T16:37:33.677-04:00Add me to the list of potential novel-readers. And...Add me to the list of potential novel-readers. And I love your description of BB&#39;s investigative skills.Margihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13675418574456516734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-62845356082649127642010-04-29T11:59:25.983-04:002010-04-29T11:59:25.983-04:00I do hope to read it someday, in some form.I do hope to read it someday, in some form.Songbirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-21769691335212773452010-04-29T11:02:17.544-04:002010-04-29T11:02:17.544-04:00I am in awe of your ability to say no. Yeah, sure,...I am in awe of your ability to say no. Yeah, sure, writing a novel is hard work. But I think it pales in comparison to the effort it takes to protect that time as your own. <br /><br />I wanna be like you when I grow up.Michaelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12090217204829504624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-48394127393616058032010-04-29T10:57:09.502-04:002010-04-29T10:57:09.502-04:00I applaud you. Knowing how to say no (to children...I applaud you. Knowing how to say no (to children who don&#39;t want to go to school and to the PTA)is an important life skill which many of us (well, me anyway) still need to learn.<br /><br />I too would love to read the novel :-), but also totally understand why you would want to keep it to yourself ;-).chichimama.comhttp://chichimama.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10642320.post-28486017587469466952010-04-29T10:44:17.935-04:002010-04-29T10:44:17.935-04:00I too like growing up. Because, I&#39;ll never be ...I too like growing up. Because, I&#39;ll never be done.Magpiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15460136246441367993noreply@blogger.com